Bed-Stuy, NY – Pedestrian Injured in Collision on Bainbridge St near Howard Ave
Bed-Stuy, NY (January 26, 2024) – A woman was hurt in a pedestrian crash in Bed-Stuy on Thursday, January 25. At approximately 6:25 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the scene of the incident on Bainbridge Street near Howard Avenue. The woman was attempting to cross Bainbridge Street near Howard Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle that was attempting to turn left. The woman was sent to an area hospital by ambulance where she was listed in stable condition on Friday. Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities, according to reports.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. Nothing further has been reported at this time.
New York Pedestrian Wrecks
Pedestrian crashes are reported throughout the country hundreds of times each day. According to statistics gathered by the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,485 pedestrians were injured in auto accidents in the US in 2021. These accidents happen for numerous reasons, however, the majority are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Negligent driving comes in many forms, including distraction, fatigue, intoxication, and speeding. Most often, in the US, drivers are operating their vehicles while distracted by their cell phones.
Despite the countless safety regulations and rules implemented in the state of New York to preserve the safety of pedestrians, they continue to be struck by vehicles at alarming rates. Each year, in New York, tens of thousands of individuals are hurt when they are hit by cars. In New York City alone, around 3,000 pedestrians suffer injuries each year. Thousands of these victims are forced to go to the emergency room/hospital in order to make a full recovery from their injuries. Unfortunately, around 300 individuals are killed annually due to pedestrian wrecks in the Empire State.
Our Bed-Stuy pedestrian crash attorneys have a far-reaching knowledge of the numerous emotional, physical, and financial issues that often come with suffering injuries in a collision. These crashes may be debilitating and catastrophic. Some common injuries that usually are caused by pedestrian wrecks include brain damage, broken bones, spinal cord damage, and damage to internal organs.
Working with a skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorney after your pedestrian crash can help you protect your legal rights and move on in an effective manner. Our skilled team of lawyers boasts more than four decades of combined experience helping thousands of victims and their family members get the compensation and justice they deserve after they’re hurt by the actions of negligent drivers.
Our compassionate team works hard to protect and preserve your legal rights after you have been wrongfully injured in a traffic accident that was possibly caused by a negligent driver. We will aggressively negotiate a complete and justified settlement from the insurance companies on your behalf. Unfortunately, insurance companies are mostly out to make money and do not hold prioritize your best interests. Insurance adjusters are trained to contact you while you’re vulnerable, in the days and weeks following your accident, when you may be likely to settle for less compensation than you deserve.
Contact our law office, Metro Law, at your earliest convenience. You can reach a skilled lawyer who can help you by calling (800) 469-6476.
